Pomegranate, Pear, Pecan, & Brie Salad ~ AKA, Thanksgiving Salad
"This gorgeous Pomegranate, Pear, Pecan, & Brie Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette is loaded with vibrant colors and flavors and contrasting textures. It would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday table, or it would make any dinner special!..."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
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2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
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1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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FOR THE SALAD:
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3 medium (ripe, yet firm) D'Anjou pears, thinly sliced
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Juice of 1/2 lemon (more, as needed)
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16 ounces salad greens (such as spring mix, with or without baby spinach)
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8 ounces Brie, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces
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Seeds from 1 large pomegranate
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1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
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